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Augustus Kyalo Muli

Also known as: Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli · Chief Kyalo Muli I

National Liberal Party leader who announced bid for Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027 and has campaigned on insecurity and economic issues in Ukambani.

2026-04-292026-10-08

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … o over past election claims, calls for opposition unity By Citizen Reporter September 25, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Kyalo Muli …

    NLP leader Muli challenges Uhuru, Kalonzo over past election claims, calls for opposition unity
  3. Citizen Digital

    Muli: Ukambani parties will not dissolve to support Kalonzo By Citizen Reporter September 11, 2026 01:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli. …

    Muli: Ukambani parties will not dissolve to support Kalonzo
  4. Capital News

    … On October 3, at the Anzauni Cultural Grounds in Kitui, the Anzauni Ndene Clan plans to install Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli as Chief Kyalo Muli I in a ceremony that elders describe as the first such installation in more than seven decades. …

    The making of a Kamba chief: Kyalo Muli and the Anzauni cultural revival
  5. August 2026
  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 24 — In a political landscape dominated by established regional kingpins, Augustus Kyalo Muli is betting that Ukambani’s voters are ready for a different proposition: a political vehicle that answers to the region first and chooses its national allies later. …

    Can Muli pull a Sifuna-Nyoro in Ukambani? The political gamble ahead of 2027
  7. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 22 — National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has set his sights on the Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027, positioning the constituency contest as the first step in a political journey that could eventually take him to the national sta …

    Muli targets Kitui Central seat as NLP builds wider 2027 political push
  8. July 2026
  9. Capital News

    … Augustus Kyalo Muli as its first officially recognized clan chief, in what elders describe as a historic milestone more than six decades after Kenya attained independence. …

    Anzauni clan revives traditional leadership with planned installation of first chief
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Augustus Kyalo Muli, who has accused the county administration of failing to adequately respond to rising insecurity and a series of killings reported in parts of the county.Speaking a day after leading peaceful demonstrations in Kitui Town, Dr. …

    Malombe under pressure as Muli criticizes response to Kitui insecurity
  12. Capital News

    KITUI, Kenya, June 13 – Kitui Governor Julius Malombe is facing mounting political pressure after NLP leader Augustus Kyalo Muli accused him of silence, inaction and insensitivity over a surge in killings and insecurity in parts of the county. …

    Malombe faces pressure over rising insecurity in Kitui as NLP demands action
  13. Capital News

    … Augustus Kyalo Muli has given the government a two-week ultimatum to address the rising wave of killings and insecurity in Kitui County, warning of fresh demonstrations if authorities the state fails to take decisive action. …

    NLP leader gives govt two-week ultimatum over rising killings in farmer-herder clashes
  14. Citizen Digital

    Gov't given 14-day ultimatum to halt killings in Kitui or face fresh protests By Benjamin Muriuki June 11, 2026 11:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Liberal Party Leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli lea …

    Gov't given 14-day ultimatum to halt killings in Kitui or face fresh protests

Friday 25 September

  1. NLP leader Muli demands evidence for Uhuru and Kalonzo election claims

    National Liberal Party leader Augustus Kyalo Muli challenged former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to provide evidence for claims that Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election and previous contests, questioning why Uhuru did not publicly contest the outcome when he was still president.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

  1. Ukambani parties should not dissolve to back Kalonzo, says Muli

    National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has rejected calls for smaller political parties in Ukambani to dissolve and join Wiper Party in support of its leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 General Election. Muli argues parties should retain their identities and negotiate partnerships on equal terms, saying declining to fold into Wiper does not mean opposing Ukambani interests.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Kamba clan installs first chief in over seven decades

    The Anzauni Ndene Clan plans to install Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli as Chief Kyalo Muli I on October 3 at the Anzauni Cultural Grounds in Kitui, marking the first such installation in more than seven decades and described as a reconnection with cultural inheritance.

    1 September 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 24 August

  1. Augustus Muli bets on independence to challenge Kalonzo in Ukambani

    National Liberal Party politician Augustus Kyalo Muli is positioning himself as an independent regional force, distinct from both President Ruto and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, as he seeks to build a base in Ukambani ahead of 2027 by following a formula similar to that deployed by Edwin Sifuna and Ndindi Nyoro.

    24 August 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 22 August

  1. NLP leader Muli targets Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027

    National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has announced his bid for the Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027, describing it as the first step in a broader political journey. The move comes as current MP Makali Mulu pursues the Kitui governorship, and Muli has built grassroots support through community initiatives and development work in the constituency.

    22 August 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Anzauni clan installs first official chief after 60 years

    The Anzauni, one of the largest clans in the Akamba community, is set to install Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli as its first officially recognized clan chief on October 3, 2026, in what elders describe as a historic milestone more than six decades after Kenya attained independence. The clan, with an estimated 400,000 members across multiple regions in Kenya and parts of Tanzania, says the installation restores its cultural identity and traditional leadership after operating without a recognized chief since independence.

    26 July 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Opposition leader criticizes Kitui governor's insecurity response

    National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has accused Kitui Governor Julius Malombe of failing to adequately respond to rising insecurity and killings in the county, criticizing the administration's lack of public engagement and the decision to deny demonstrators access to the governor's office during Thursday's protests.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Kitui Governor Malombe faces pressure over county insecurity surge

    NLP leader Augustus Kyalo Muli has accused Governor Julius Malombe of silence and inaction over rising killings and insecurity in Kitui, demanding a public apology by June 20 and monthly public barazas starting July to address the violence.

    13 June 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 12 June

  1. Kitui leaders demand security action over rising killings

    National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has given the government a two-week ultimatum to address rising killings and insecurity in Kitui County linked to farmer-herder clashes, warning of fresh demonstrations if the state fails to take decisive action. The ultimatum follows recent discoveries including four unidentified bodies exhumed in Tyaa, Mwingi, and five murdered women found in Kitui Central Sub-County.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Kitui political leader issues 14-day security ultimatum

    National Liberal Party Leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli led a peaceful protest in Kitui Town and issued a two-week ultimatum demanding the government take decisive action to end killings in the county, warning of renewed demonstrations if concrete measures are not taken.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 4 June

  1. NLP and PLP launch joint citizen engagement programme

    The National Liberal Party and People's Liberation Party have committed to a joint nationwide citizen engagement drive, establishing a Joint Technical Committee to develop a framework for nationwide public consultations and regional dialogues focused on youth, women, and MSMEs ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    4 June 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. NLP and PLP launch joint citizen engagement ahead of 2027 election

    The National Liberal Party and People's Liberation Party have unveiled a joint nationwide citizen engagement initiative, deepening collaboration between the two liberal parties as opposition consolidation efforts gather momentum. The parties say Kenya's socio-economic challenges—including rising youth unemployment and increasing cost of living—require direct citizen engagement to develop responsive solutions.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 18 May

  1. NLP leader backs peaceful fuel price protests, seeks VAT relief

    National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has supported nationwide peaceful demonstrations against rising fuel costs, accusing the government of failing to address the economic burden on families and businesses. He called for immediate publication of the fuel pricing formula and a 90-day suspension of VAT on petroleum products.

    18 May 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. NLP urges national emergency declaration for Mwingi escalating violence

    The National Liberal Party has called for escalating violence in Mwingi and along the Mwingi–Garissa Highway to be declared a national emergency, citing a pattern of retaliatory attacks that have killed at least 14 people in 30 days and warning of risk of inter-community conflict.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News →

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